Settlement reached in Joan Rivers malpractice case

The family of Joan Rivers reached a settlement with the doctors and clinic it sued for malpractice over the 81-year-old comedian’s death in 2014 The doctors accepted responsibility for Ms. Rivers’ death although the dollar amount of the settlement was not disclosed Melissa Rivers says she hopes the lawsuit and settlement will force an increase of standards in outpatient surgery clinics The doctors agreed not to contest the suits findings